I guess you never think Beijing has a monsoon season, but the frequent rainy days arrive when Beijing enters July and these days will last through August. Although too much rain water may cause many troubles for tourists, they can also bring great fun and joy to tourists, especially when you visit some of Beijing’s hot tourist attractions.

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City poses as the most visited tourist attraction in Beijing because of its historical and cultural values, but seldom do you think it is a place to visit when it rains. However, when it rains in Beijing, the Forbidden City will become an interesting place to visit. Why? If it rains, all the traditional style buildings will be washed and become very clean and fresh. If it rains extremely heavily, you can have the chance to view how the drainage system works efficiently in the rain. It is fantastic!

Fragrant Hills Park

Fragrant Hills Park was initially built in the Jin Dynasty and covers an area of 160 hectares. In the park there are large hectares of woods, among which very ancient trees can be found here and there. In total, there 5,800 ancient trees here. What can you experience in the park if it rains? Trees, flowers and grass in the park will become even fresher if it rains, and it is quite an amazing experience if you watch and listen to the rain when sitting inside a pavilion.

Old Summer Palace

The Old Summer Palace or Yuanmingyuan had once been among the most splendid summer resorts of the imperial family during the Qing Dynasty. It consisted of different kinds of gardens and had 160,000 square meters of construction area after it was initially erected. Although it is not as spectacular as it once was, it poses as an ideal place to appreciate lotus flowers if it rains.

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace enjoys extremely extensive and strong compliment, and today its popularity has far overtaken the Old Summer Palace, which was once the largest and most appreciated during the Qing Dynasty before it was burned to the ground. The Summer Palace was constructed by referring to the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. If you take a walk at the park in the rain, you will easily get the feeling that you are walking around the West Lake in Hangzhou. It is the style of south China.

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park stands opposite Shenwu Gate, the back gate of the Forbidden City. In the park there is a 44-meter-high mound, standing on which you can have a panoramic view of the Forbidden City. This park served as a backyard of the Forbidden City for centuries, and it is a place full of history and culture. If you view the Forbidden City from the summit of the mound in the rain, you will be amazed for sure.

Beihai Park

Beihai Park is located not far away behind Jingshan Park and also served as an imperial garden during the Qing Dynasty. There are several big lakes connecting one other in the park and a white tower named White Pagoda posing as the spotlight of the park. It is a good place to appreciate man-made scenery and the misty pagoda in the rain.

Gubei Water Town

Gubei Water Town is not located in downtown Beijing but somewhere in Miyun District which surrounds the urban area of Beijing from the north. It is an old town which has undergone centuries of historical changes and now serves as an entertaining scenic spot for travelers. It is old, elegant and picturesque! It is famous for water channels and small boat rowing and a simple lifestyle. Visiting the town in the rain will bring you an unforgettable experience of traditional Chinese culture and town life.